Vortex suppression device

A vortex suppression device for a fluid flowing along a pathway, the device comprising:

• an elongate body including an outer surface having an elongate leading section and an elongate trailing section along a length of the elongate body, in relation to a direction of fluid flow when the device is located in the pathway, the elongate body having at least four channels that extend from the leading section to the trailing section of the elongate body, the at least four channels all defined on a same plane lateral with a longitudinal axis of the elongate body, and wherein a first pair of the four channels each intersecting, perpendicularly, with an opening defined in the outer surface of the elongate body, and wherein a second pair of the four channels are defined interiorly of the first pair and do not intersect with any openings, the at least four channels being configured so that in use, when the device is in the pathway, the at least four channels allow fluid flow towards the trailing section that disrupts the formation of vortices;
• wherein the at least four channels extend through the elongate body.